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Comm/Law VTAC application
« on: September 25, 2012, 08:48:25 pm »
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Hey everyone,
I have my mind set on a commerce/law course at Monash. I think I might be able to get high enough to get in but I'm not really sure. Anyway I notice that roughly 20% of all law double degree courses are from non clearly in atar scores. I'm thinking of just applying for science/law and arts/law as in case I somehow sneak in. However if I get in would I be able to switch my non-law degree to commerce?
I wouldn't mind doing arts or science, they are on my list too. Anyone who has any information on this matter please reply. Thank you in advance :)
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2012, 06:17:46 pm »
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Yep, provided you meet the prerequisite vce subjects and study scores.

However, is there even much difference in the req. atar for comm/law and sci or arts/law? I would assume the atar is just the highest of the 2 degrees in the dbl degree (and law would have the highest atar requirement anyway).
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2012, 06:38:41 pm »
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No they are all about the same at around 98ish with arts being 98.15. I just figured it would increase my chances of slipping into law if I didn't get the clearly in. It would probably be better to do any law degree than a single commerce than transfer in which I heard it's rather competitive.

Thanks for your input :)
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2012, 06:45:25 pm »
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I'm pretty sure that you could always change courses as well if you're not happy with the d/d that you get after the first year, and just change one of the first degrees.
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2012, 11:05:39 pm »
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Monash has this program called Monash Access Scholars, if you applied with financial disadvantage like Centrelink on your SEAS, you will be able to get into any of the Law degrees with a 94+ ATAR rather than the usual 98+. BUT this is from last year, not sure if it's the same thing this year. :)
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2012, 10:32:47 pm »
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Quote from: werdna on November 24, 2012, 11:05:39 pm
Monash has this program called Monash Access Scholars, if you applied with financial disadvantage like Centrelink on your SEAS, you will be able to get into any of the Law degrees with a 94+ ATAR rather than the usual 98+. BUT this is from last year, not sure if it's the same thing this year. :)

Oh wow, that is very generous!
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2012, 01:01:55 am »
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Having SEAs is a major advantage at almost every uni, biomed at melb (which was 99 this yr) only requires a SEAs applicant to achieve a 92. Commerce (96) requires 88. And environments (86) needed students to only achieve 76.
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2012, 09:46:07 am »
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Hmm, I feel that they are being stricter on their admission policy on SEAS, still a large advantage but just somewhat more strict.
http://www.monash.edu/seas/

There is a Monash seas calculator, which is dependent on the individuals severity of disadvantage.
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2012, 10:06:11 am »
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I was talking about this one - http://www.monash.edu.au/access/vc-scheme.html

Definitely consider it! :)
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2012, 11:07:22 am »
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Quote from: sluu001 on November 28, 2012, 01:01:55 am
Having SEAs is a major advantage at almost every uni, biomed at melb (which was 99 this yr) only requires a SEAs applicant to achieve a 92. Commerce (96) requires 88. And environments (86) needed students to only achieve 76.

They bumped it up to 95 this year however, but still a pretty big advantage
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2012, 05:15:19 pm »
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Quote from: werdna on November 29, 2012, 10:06:11 am
I was talking about this one - http://www.monash.edu.au/access/vc-scheme.html

Definitely consider it! :)

I heard about it, sounds really good - only that. I'm not sure how to acquire SEAS through youth allowance though, although I'm pretty sure it's under financial disadvantages.
Thanks Werdna, that thing sounds awesome - hopefully it'll last for a few more years :) But it seems the link has expired  :-\
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2012, 05:35:19 pm »
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Sorry here you go - http://www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships/merit-equity/access.html

You can definitely apply for financial disadvantage with Youth Allowance, just double check what kind of documents and photocopies you need to send in!
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2012, 10:04:21 pm »
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Quote from: werdna on November 29, 2012, 05:35:19 pm
Sorry here you go - http://www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships/merit-equity/access.html

You can definitely apply for financial disadvantage with Youth Allowance, just double check what kind of documents and photocopies you need to send in!

Thank you once again Werdna! This thing is awesome! :D
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2012, 10:14:43 pm »
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Oh and, to acquire this - does Monash simply contact you if you're eligible after they have looked at your SEAS?
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Re: Comm/Law VTAC application
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2012, 12:16:12 am »
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Quote from: John1995 on November 30, 2012, 10:14:43 pm
Oh and, to acquire this - does Monash simply contact you if you're eligible after they have looked at your SEAS?

Nope, you will get an offer in Round 1 offers if everything works out fine. :)

To be safe, just make sure your paperwork is all ready and perfect before sending.
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